Manager, Inventory Management

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers -- and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What we do:

The Trade Desk's Inventory Management team is working with leading publishers and supply-side platforms in the world across TV, audio, news, out-of-home, and many more, to transform and grow the premium open internet and build a better marketplace in which brands, publishers and users benefit from increased transparency, efficiency, privacy and relevancy in digital advertising. What you'll do:

* Manage and grow TTD's partnerships with digital publishers and SSPs in North America by providing day-to-day partner support, managing key relationships and coordinating work streams internally

* Support partner implementation of major TTD initiatives like Unified .0, Open Path, Open Ads, Pub Desk, and Open Pass in collaboration with internal TTD stakeholders

* Monitor performance and health of partnerships; oversee escalations to technical and operational teams

* Optimize and scale partnerships by providing data-driven solutions for commercial, product, and operational improvements

* Partner with the Inventory Development team to better understand the long-term roadmap for Inventory initiatives

* Liaise with the Technical Account Management team (TAM) to strategize and prioritize technical adoptions with partners, evaluate integration health, and identify areas for operational efficiencies

* Coordinate with cross functional teams on both internal and external projects

* Understand and effectively communicate TTD's value proposition and technology

Who you are:

* 3-5 years of programmatic experience at either a DSP, SSP, ad server, TV network, data company or other related organizations

* Proven track record of building partnerships by forging a strong relationship with vendors and clients, understanding their objectives and recommending best strategies

* Deep understanding of programmatic advertising with the ability to rapidly grasp new technology, product changes, and complex concepts

* Ability to collaborate cross functionally with many teams and influence stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

* Outstanding troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

* Effective time management skills - ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with top notch organizational skills

* Self-starter able to seek initiatives, and lead a project from start to finish

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The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

[LA JOBS ONLY]The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652.

[SF JOBS ONLY]Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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